England Fans Who Missed 1986 World Cup Return After 40 Years
'My partner thought I was buying milk, instead I went to World Cup and stayed 40 years'

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A group of England fans who traveled to Mexico for the 1986 World Cup and never returned home will reunite this summer in North America. They embarked on a four-decade adventure that began with a simple trip to buy milk, leading to new lives in the US.
- 01The group, known as The Disco Firm, initially traveled to Mexico to support England during the 1986 World Cup.
- 02They decided to stay in the US after the tournament, with one member, Garry Hardwicke, telling his partner he was just going out for milk.
- 03The fans, now in their 60s, will reunite to watch England play Croatia in Dallas on June 17.
- 04Gary Allen built a successful sewage and drain equipment company, while Stuart Bates works in the car industry in Houston.
- 05The story of their adventure is featured in a new documentary titled 'Lost Down Mexico Way.'
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A group of devoted England fans, who traveled to Mexico for the 1986 World Cup and chose to stay abroad, are set to reunite 40 years later at this summer's tournament in North America. Among them is Garry Hardwicke, who famously told his partner he was just stepping out to buy milk before embarking on a life-changing adventure. The group, known as The Disco Firm, consisted of childhood friends from Stourbridge and Lye in Worcestershire, who all lost their jobs and decided to follow the Three Lions on their World Cup journey. Instead of returning home after the tournament, they settled in the US, where they built new lives and families, collectively raising 14 children. They will gather to watch England's opening match against Croatia in Dallas on June 17. Gary Allen, one of the fans, expressed optimism about England's chances of winning the World Cup, noting that this year's team is the strongest in years. Their remarkable story will be documented in 'Lost Down Mexico Way,' showcasing their unique journey and enduring friendships.
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